Medallion - Victoria crowned by Britannia in 1838

€230,426.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1838
TypeCommemorative medals
CompositionBronze
Weight5.3 g
Diameter25 mm
Thickness1 mm
ShapeRound (Suspension hole)
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeBeaded and Milled Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#1828
Obverse descriptionUncrowned head of Queen Victoria facing left with hair looped into a raised bun.
Obverse letteringVICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionQueen Victoria seated holding the Royal Scepter in her right hand while the left holds the globe, as Britannia stands behind Her Majesty, holding in her left hand the shield that displays the Union Flag and with the right hand blessing the crown placed on the royal head. Legend around and the crowning date at the bottom.
Reverse letteringBORN MAY 24 1819 . ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20 1837 CROWNED JUNE 28. 1838
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1838  - -
Catalog ID5007310040
Comments